Is part of the problem here that there isn't really a name which is universally accepted to describe the position, say Trossard and Gross usually play in? As has been said most teams are playing three forwards, with two deeper and wider on either side.
But nobody has decided what they are...
Lots of pointless debate on this thread, but the only thing I'm taking from it that I'm lamenting the loss of the true winger. Wonderful and thrilling to see genuine pace out wide get to the byline and deliver for an imposing centre forward to get on the end of one.
My formative years, were...
The other point here is that given our glut of defenders, many are anticipating that 3-5-2 will be our predominant (though nobody would suggest exclusive) formation for next season.
It would mean the likes of Ali J or Izquierdo's limited chances of game time being even more ... well .... limited.